52-Week Company Lows

Altria Group, Simon Property Group, Centene, Robert Half International, EQM Midstream Partners and Cullen/Frost Bankers fall to annual lows

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Sep 09, 2019
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According to GuruFocus, these stocks have reached their 52-week lows.

Altria Group reached the 52-week low of $43.85

The price of Altria Group Inc. (MO, Financial) shares declined to close to the 52-week low of $43.85, which is 35.8% off the 52-week high of $66.04. The company has a market cap of $81.71 billion.

Its shares traded with a price-earnings ratio of 13.09 and a price-sales ratio of 3.27 as of Sept. 6. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 7.30%. The forward dividend yield is 7.66%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 10.20% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Altria Group’s business predictability three out of five stars.

The tobacco company holds the leading position in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the U.S. and the number-two spot in machine-made cigars. The company's Marlboro brand is the leading cigarette brand in the U.S.

Net earnings for the second quarter were $2 billion, compared to $1.88 billion for the prior-year period.

Simon Property Group reached the 52-week low of $151.25

The price of Simon Property Group Inc. (SPG, Financial) shares declined to close to the 52-week low of $151.25, which is 24.1% off the 52-week high of $191.49. The company has a market cap of $46.24 billion.

Its shares traded with a price-earnings ratio of 20.22 and a price-sales ratio of 8.19 as of Sept. 6. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 5.42%. The forward dividend yield is 5.55%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 4.90% over the past decade.

Simon Property Group is the largest retail U.S. real estate investment trust, with distinct platforms for its upscale regional malls, premium outlet centers and international properties.

Net income for the second quarter of 2019 was $495.3 million, down from $547.0 million in the comparable period of 2018.

Centene reached the 52-week low of $45.89

The price of Centene Corp. (CNC, Financial) shares declined to close to the 52-week low of $45.89, which is 40.3% off the 52-week high of $74.49. The company has a market cap of $19.18 billion.

Its shares traded with a price-earnings ratio of 15.11 and a price-sales ratio of 0.28 as of Sept. 6. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 21.80% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Centene’s business predictability three stars.

Centene offers U.S. government-sponsored health care programs, with a focus on uninsured individuals. It helps members access care, coordinates referrals to health and social services and provides education and outreach programs to help its members select health care services.

Net earnings for the second quarter were $492 million, compared to $299 million in the prior-year quarter.

Robert Half International reached the 52-week low of $53.41

The price of Robert Half International Inc. (RHI, Financial) shares declined to close to the 52-week low of $53.41, which is 31.5% off the 52-week high of $75.82. The company has a market cap of $6.20 billion.

Its shares traded with a price-earnings ratio of 14.05 and a price-sales ratio of 1.09 as of Sept. 6. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.27%. The forward dividend yield is 2.32%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 14.80% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Robert Half International’s business predictability 3.5 stars.

Founded in 1948, the company provides temporary, permanent and project-based staffing solutions to corporations seeking employees in the finance, accounting, technology and creative fields.

Net income for the quarter ended June 30 was $114.61 million, compared to $109.32 million in the year-ago quarter.

EQM Midstream Partners reached the 52-week low of $28.47

The price of EQM Midstream Partners LP (EQM, Financial) shares declined to close to the 52-week low of $28.47, which is 50.9% off the 52-week high of $57.88. The company has a market cap of $6.05 billion.

Its shares traded with a price-earnings ratio of 10.47 and a price-sales ratio of 2.65 as of Sept. 6. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 15.98%. The forward dividend yield is 16.30%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 11.40% over the past five years.

EQT Midstream Partners owns, operates, acquires and develops midstream assets in the Appalachian Basin.

Controller Brian P. Pietrandrea bought 34 shares on Aug. 13 for an average price of $33.49 per share. The stock had declined 14.99% since then.

Cullen/Frost Bankers reached the 52-week low of $83.04

The price of Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. (CFR, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $83.04, which is 29.1% off the 52-week high of $112.68. The company has a market cap of $5.18 billion.

Its shares traded with a price-earnings ratio of 11.65 and a price-sales ratio of 3.96 as of Sept. 6. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.32%. The forward dividend yield is 3.42%.

Cullen/Frost Bankers is a financial holding company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. One of the 50 largest U.S. banks, Frost provides a wide range of banking, investments and insurance services to businesses and individuals.

Net income for the second quarter was $111.59 million, compared to $111.34 million for the second quarter of 2018.

Director Carlos Alvarez bought 30,000 shares on Aug. 16 for an average price of $85.08. The share price has fallen 2.4% since then.

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Disclosure: I do not own stock in any of the companies mentioned in the article.

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